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Sports spread Special section of fall and winter sports. Wednesday, November 11, 1998 catsis.weber.edusignpost Volume 61 Number 28 Trusvees a Hinckley named commencement speaker by Board of Trustees members Tuesday in unanimous vote on grounds of achievements Senate faces array of bills, vetoes By Julianne Hancock campus affairs editor-The Signpost Brown exercises veto power Associated Students of Weber State University President Brian Brown announced his first veto on Monday in senate. Brown decided to veto the resolution "Ban the Tram" last week, but had not had the opportunity to announce it until Monday. Brown said he vetoed the resolution because he wasn't "comfortable" with the wording of the resolution. Sf scifically, Brown was speaking of the inferences that a majority of students were opposed to the building of a tram behind WSU to the top of Strawberry Peak. "Seventy-five surveys isn't enough," Brown said. He wants further research on the feelings of the student body. Brown himself said he has spoken to many students who want the tram to be built The senate body did not overturn the veto. Brown exercises veto power again Brown also vetoed Reformation I on Tuesday, citing many "mistakes and is m f r ,- t; i j By Russ Anderson news writer-The Signpost , A, new three-bedroom $200,000 dream house, $50,000 to purchase the land for the house, 10 tickets to the "1964 Beatles Tribute" at the Dee Events Center, 10 tickets to WSU department of performing arts events, a $300 Iron Man mountain bike, two Patagonia Fleece Jackets, two day passes to the Alta Ski Resort and 15 gift certificates from the Wilderness Recreation Center. Sound good? These are just a inside post news see page 2&3 pprov By Kari Lynn Harland news editor-The Signpost The Weber State University Board of Trustees officially named Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, as the spring commencement speaker in an unanimous vote Tuesday.Board member Jane Brewer proposed the idea of having Hinckley speak on the grounds of his past experiences and qualifications. Brian Brown, Associated Stu r 1. t Senate members meet head to corrections" that concerned Executive Vice President Kristen Wolfe. Brown specifically mentioned the bill left out many committees, including publicity and several others. Brown and Wolfe attempted to postpone voting on the bill last week, but proponent speaker John Shaw refused, even though co-sponsor applied science and technology senator Jonathan Dawson supported postponing.Shaw said he felt that everyone had had enough time to address their ques few of the prizes that will be awarded by the Environmental Issues Committee for America Recycles Day. "The purpose of all this is to enlighten and enhance awareness of what we can do to recycle," said Becky Curtis, member of the waste management team at WSU. "We are planning activities to let students know that there are a lot more ways to recycle than they are aware of." America Recycles Day is Nov. 1 5, but WSU will be celebrating on Nov. 11 and 12. All students need to do in order to be eligible for prizes is fill out a editorial see page 4 givon dents of WSU president, seconded the motion and the vote met no opposition. Other than Brewer's opening introduction, there was no discussion on the matter. Some of Hinckley's qualifications are as follows: University of Utah graduate, honored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews for his contributions to tolerance and understanding in the world, world leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, successful producer of filmstrips, radio scripts and literature and well- head on issues in Monday's meeting concerning reformations. tions and concerns in the weeks since the bill was proposed. Brown said Wolfe did not receive a copy of the bill early enough to see the amendments had been made. The executive council will release an official statement regarding the corrections they want Reformation I to see before it will be approved Monday. Senate may override Brown's veto with a two-thirds vote. Reformation I passed with a three-fourths vote. Earlier, Shaw said he was not concerned with the chances of overriding the veto, pledge card. "Students don't need to pledge money," Curtis said. "We just want to get people to recycle." Curtis said there are many ways, and things, students can recycle, including:plastic paper aluminum cans oil car batteries flourescent light bulbs water Among the activities being held are a sculpture contest and a contest features SportS Special ay known for his speaking skills. Hinckley has given a number of interviews to major news media including CBS' "60 Minutes." "A lot of people saw him on '60 Minutes,'" Brewer said. She felt his background gave him a legitimate and pleasing reason to speak at commencement. For speaking at the spring commencement, Hinckley will receive an honorary degree. WSU President Paul H. Thompson was out of town for this meeting and issue. 1 r " because Reformation I had been widely supported before. Neither Shaw nor Dawson were available for comment Tuesday afternoon.Senate creates new opportunities for Native American students In a resolution passed Monday, Native American students senator Bill Sinclair asked Weber State University See Senate page 3 between dorms to see who can collect the most recycleable waste. The winners of the dorm contest will be awarded a free pizza party sponsored by Browning Ferris Industries. BFI recycles many of the waste products produced by WSU and will support the WSU Recycle Days. "Recycling at all levels is important, from the individual to the institution," said Caril Jennings, Environmental Issues committee chair. "During the first year of the BFIWSU recycling program, more than $30,000 in waste disposal fees was saved." Jennings said the dollar savings in Section see page 1-8 yo r Delegates represent WSU at UIA By Julianne Hancock campus affairs editor-The Signpost A delegation of about 15 students will be representing what could be described as a "powerhouse" for Weber State University during the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly this year. From WSU, Matt Harker has been elected governor, and Amanda Rogers will be the attorney general. WSU is also sponsoring the senate president, who recently transferred schools and could not find a school to sponsor her. Rogers, who is participating in her second UIA , described it as a "mock legislature." Every college and university from Utah is sending a delegation to debate legislation that deals with higher education in some way. Each school is allowed to bring three pieces of legislation. UIA is divided into a legislative branch, an executive council and, if necessary, a judicial branch. Rogers, acting as attorney general, has the responsibility to bring a court together if a piece of legislation needs to be reviewed. UIA will take place at the State . Capital Friday and Saturday. On Thursday evening, Rogers will be holding a rules committee meeting to ensure all bills and resolutions are relevant to higher education. After the legislation is debated, the conference chooses six of the pieces that were passed. They are then lobbied by the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly Lobbying Committee to the Utah State Legislature. "It lets the leaders of the state know students' concerns," Rogers said. Some of the legislation being brought to UIA by the WSU delegation includes a piece from Kelsey Babcock, requiring students be in- See UIA page 2 reduced dump fees reflects the fact that less garbage was sent to the landfill. "More recyclable material was sent to the appropriate locations for processing," Jennings said. The purpose of WSU Recycle Days is to help get students more involved. There are many ways students can help do more recycling. The Botany Club and the automotive department a;e a few of the many groups helping to start the recycling program. The automotive department recycles trio oil and batteries they use. J Classifieds . . . .see page 15

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Sports spread Special section of fall and winter sports. Wednesday, November 11, 1998 catsis.weber.edusignpost Volume 61 Number 28 Trusvees a Hinckley named commencement speaker by Board of Trustees members Tuesday in unanimous vote on grounds of achievements Senate faces array of bills, vetoes By Julianne Hancock campus affairs editor-The Signpost Brown exercises veto power Associated Students of Weber State University President Brian Brown announced his first veto on Monday in senate. Brown decided to veto the resolution "Ban the Tram" last week, but had not had the opportunity to announce it until Monday. Brown said he vetoed the resolution because he wasn't "comfortable" with the wording of the resolution. Sf scifically, Brown was speaking of the inferences that a majority of students were opposed to the building of a tram behind WSU to the top of Strawberry Peak. "Seventy-five surveys isn't enough," Brown said. He wants further research on the feelings of the student body. Brown himself said he has spoken to many students who want the tram to be built The senate body did not overturn the veto. Brown exercises veto power again Brown also vetoed Reformation I on Tuesday, citing many "mistakes and is m f r ,- t; i j By Russ Anderson news writer-The Signpost , A, new three-bedroom $200,000 dream house, $50,000 to purchase the land for the house, 10 tickets to the "1964 Beatles Tribute" at the Dee Events Center, 10 tickets to WSU department of performing arts events, a $300 Iron Man mountain bike, two Patagonia Fleece Jackets, two day passes to the Alta Ski Resort and 15 gift certificates from the Wilderness Recreation Center. Sound good? These are just a inside post news see page 2&3 pprov By Kari Lynn Harland news editor-The Signpost The Weber State University Board of Trustees officially named Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, as the spring commencement speaker in an unanimous vote Tuesday.Board member Jane Brewer proposed the idea of having Hinckley speak on the grounds of his past experiences and qualifications. Brian Brown, Associated Stu r 1. t Senate members meet head to corrections" that concerned Executive Vice President Kristen Wolfe. Brown specifically mentioned the bill left out many committees, including publicity and several others. Brown and Wolfe attempted to postpone voting on the bill last week, but proponent speaker John Shaw refused, even though co-sponsor applied science and technology senator Jonathan Dawson supported postponing.Shaw said he felt that everyone had had enough time to address their ques few of the prizes that will be awarded by the Environmental Issues Committee for America Recycles Day. "The purpose of all this is to enlighten and enhance awareness of what we can do to recycle," said Becky Curtis, member of the waste management team at WSU. "We are planning activities to let students know that there are a lot more ways to recycle than they are aware of." America Recycles Day is Nov. 1 5, but WSU will be celebrating on Nov. 11 and 12. All students need to do in order to be eligible for prizes is fill out a editorial see page 4 givon dents of WSU president, seconded the motion and the vote met no opposition. Other than Brewer's opening introduction, there was no discussion on the matter. Some of Hinckley's qualifications are as follows: University of Utah graduate, honored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews for his contributions to tolerance and understanding in the world, world leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, successful producer of filmstrips, radio scripts and literature and well- head on issues in Monday's meeting concerning reformations. tions and concerns in the weeks since the bill was proposed. Brown said Wolfe did not receive a copy of the bill early enough to see the amendments had been made. The executive council will release an official statement regarding the corrections they want Reformation I to see before it will be approved Monday. Senate may override Brown's veto with a two-thirds vote. Reformation I passed with a three-fourths vote. Earlier, Shaw said he was not concerned with the chances of overriding the veto, pledge card. "Students don't need to pledge money," Curtis said. "We just want to get people to recycle." Curtis said there are many ways, and things, students can recycle, including:plastic paper aluminum cans oil car batteries flourescent light bulbs water Among the activities being held are a sculpture contest and a contest features SportS Special ay known for his speaking skills. Hinckley has given a number of interviews to major news media including CBS' "60 Minutes." "A lot of people saw him on '60 Minutes,'" Brewer said. She felt his background gave him a legitimate and pleasing reason to speak at commencement. For speaking at the spring commencement, Hinckley will receive an honorary degree. WSU President Paul H. Thompson was out of town for this meeting and issue. 1 r " because Reformation I had been widely supported before. Neither Shaw nor Dawson were available for comment Tuesday afternoon.Senate creates new opportunities for Native American students In a resolution passed Monday, Native American students senator Bill Sinclair asked Weber State University See Senate page 3 between dorms to see who can collect the most recycleable waste. The winners of the dorm contest will be awarded a free pizza party sponsored by Browning Ferris Industries. BFI recycles many of the waste products produced by WSU and will support the WSU Recycle Days. "Recycling at all levels is important, from the individual to the institution," said Caril Jennings, Environmental Issues committee chair. "During the first year of the BFIWSU recycling program, more than $30,000 in waste disposal fees was saved." Jennings said the dollar savings in Section see page 1-8 yo r Delegates represent WSU at UIA By Julianne Hancock campus affairs editor-The Signpost A delegation of about 15 students will be representing what could be described as a "powerhouse" for Weber State University during the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly this year. From WSU, Matt Harker has been elected governor, and Amanda Rogers will be the attorney general. WSU is also sponsoring the senate president, who recently transferred schools and could not find a school to sponsor her. Rogers, who is participating in her second UIA , described it as a "mock legislature." Every college and university from Utah is sending a delegation to debate legislation that deals with higher education in some way. Each school is allowed to bring three pieces of legislation. UIA is divided into a legislative branch, an executive council and, if necessary, a judicial branch. Rogers, acting as attorney general, has the responsibility to bring a court together if a piece of legislation needs to be reviewed. UIA will take place at the State . Capital Friday and Saturday. On Thursday evening, Rogers will be holding a rules committee meeting to ensure all bills and resolutions are relevant to higher education. After the legislation is debated, the conference chooses six of the pieces that were passed. They are then lobbied by the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly Lobbying Committee to the Utah State Legislature. "It lets the leaders of the state know students' concerns," Rogers said. Some of the legislation being brought to UIA by the WSU delegation includes a piece from Kelsey Babcock, requiring students be in- See UIA page 2 reduced dump fees reflects the fact that less garbage was sent to the landfill. "More recyclable material was sent to the appropriate locations for processing," Jennings said. The purpose of WSU Recycle Days is to help get students more involved. There are many ways students can help do more recycling. The Botany Club and the automotive department a;e a few of the many groups helping to start the recycling program. The automotive department recycles trio oil and batteries they use. J Classifieds . . . .see page 15